I Was Born On 9/11

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2015

I Was Born on 9/11

By: Cindy Rodriguez - 3-5th grade

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Cindy Rodriquez. I Was Born on 9/11. Publish America, 2009 , Pages: 44, Reading Level: 4th grade and up, Lexile: 250L, Ages: 10 and up, Genre: Historical Fiction and Juvinelle

Who would have dreamed that the exact same day on which they were born would be the same day that one of the most world-changing, history-making events ever occurred? The narrator in this book, I Was Born on 9/11, shares what happened on September 11, 2001. The reader sees the events in New York, how America pulled together, how our people realized the value of their country, and how we as a nation can have hope for a safer tomorrow. One is left with a sense of patriotism, cooperation, passion, and a deep respect for those who gave their lives to help keep our country safe that day, and for those who continue to do so even today. I would incorporate this into my classroom by having my students write a formal letter to a fireman, police man, or any veterans in New York. I would want no writing errors and I am looking for a lot of meaning within each letter. This will not only allow them to appreciate firemen, policemen, or any veterans, but it will also teach them how to write a formal letter.

Rating System

Rating	Description of rating
3 6-8	Excellent book!  Run out right now and buy it!!! This book has strong vocabulary for the proper age of the student. Has a lot of illustrations and students can make a connection within the book. This book has a beginning, middle, and end. And teachers can easily incorporate this book within their classroom.
2 3-5	Good book.  You want to read this one. This book has normal vocabulary that the student will already know at their age. Has a little bit of illustrations and students will make a connection within the book sometimes. This book has a beginning, middle, and end. And teachers can maybe incorporate this book within their classroom.
1 K-2	This book is okay, you might like this one. This book doesn't have strong vocabulary for the student's proper age. Has no illustrations and students aren't able to make a strong connection within the book. This book is missing either a beginning, middle, or end. And teachers can't incorporate a strong lesson from the book.